Ive just been diagnosed with bipolar and put on lamotrigine(lamictal).The psychiatrist never said which type i had but its definitly not type 1.i have episodes of hypomania and depression but i would say it is rapid cycling because of how often they alternate....but this may be because of my age(18).

Basically the questions I now have are how will this affect the rest of my life.
i already have such trouble studying and going to lectures and have dropped out of college.I also have found part time jobs in the past extremely demanding.Could this mean i may not be able to work?and if i cant how will i support myself?
For those who have bipolar and there symptoms are similar to mine and they have a job...what advice could you offer?and what careers are "suited" to us with bipolar?